Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 172.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 761. Estimated: $ 7 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 16 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 172. M ΛNTONINVS ΛVG TR P XXVI, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IMP VI COS III, Marcus Aurelius, in military dress on left, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and reversed, vertical spear in left, crowned by Victory, winged and draped, advancing left, holding palm frond, sloped upward by left shoulder in left hand; center dot. RIC III 264; MIR 18, 229-2/37; Calicó 1873 (same obv. die as illustration); BMCRE 567 (same obv. die); Biaggi 856; Mazzini 308 v. EF. Lustrous.

From the Provence Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.